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May 27, 2026

Product Description

The 3IF613.9 is a high-performance serial interface insert module from B&R’s SYSTEM 2005 series, providing three integrated RS232 ports for flexible industrial communication. Designed for direct installation in CPU or interface module slots, it enables reliable connectivity with serial peripheral devices. With onboard high-speed UART controllers and FIFO buffers, it ensures stable, low-latency data exchange in harsh industrial environments, serving as a cost-effective expansion solution for serial communication needs.

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Product Description

The 3IF613.9 is a high-performance serial interface insert module from B&R’s SYSTEM 2005 series, providing three integrated RS232 ports for flexible industrial communication. Designed for direct installation in CPU or interface module slots, it enables reliable connectivity with serial peripheral devices. With onboard high-speed UART controllers and FIFO buffers, it ensures stable, low-latency data exchange in harsh industrial environments, serving as a cost-effective expansion solution for serial communication needs.

Basic Information

  • Model: 3IF613.9

  • Manufacturer: B&R Industrial Automation

  • Series: SYSTEM 2005 Interface Insert Module

  • Type: RS232 Serial Communication Interface

  • Mounting: Plug-in slot installation on B&R 2005 CPU/IF modules

  • Housing: Industrial-grade PCB with metal shielding

  • Protection Rating: IP20 (when installed)

  • Weight: Approximately 0.15 kg

  • Dimensions: 120 × 45 × 15 mm

  • Certifications: CE, cULus, EAC

Function and Positioning

As a dedicated serial expansion insert, the 3IF613.9 extends the 2005 system with three independent RS232 channels, eliminating the need for external serial converters. It acts as a communication bridge between the main controller and RS232-enabled devices, supporting point-to-point data transmission and protocol conversion. The module offloads serial communication tasks from the CPU, improving system efficiency. It is widely used for connecting HMIs, barcode scanners, printers, modems, and legacy serial devices, playing a key role in system integration and peripheral connectivity.

Core Performance Parameters

  • Communication Ports: 3 × RS232 (D-Sub 9-pin)

  • Controller: ST16C654 UART with 64-byte FIFO buffers

  • Baud Rate: Up to 115.2 kBaud (per port)

  • Data Bits: 7/8; Stop Bits: 1/2; Parity: None/Odd/Even

  • Signals: TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, GND

  • Isolation: Non-isolated; Surge protection on each port

  • Status Indicators: 3 × LED (TX/RX activity per channel)

  • Supply Voltage: 5 VDC (from backplane)

  • Power Consumption: Max. 1.2 W

  • Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +60 °C

  • Storage Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C

  • Relative Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing

General Compatible Accessories

  • Host Modules: B&R 2005 series CPUs (CP260, 3IF260.60-1) and IF modules (IF060, 3IF060.6)

  • Backplanes: B&R BP2005 series system backplanes

  • Cables: RS232 serial cables (D-Sub 9-pin), cross/straight-through cables

  • Peripherals: RS232-based HMIs, barcode readers, thermal printers, modems

  • Configuration Software: B&R Automation Studio (serial port parameterization)

  • Spare Parts: D-Sub 9-pin connectors, mounting screws, LED indicators

Applicable Equipment Fields

This interface module is ideal for industrial systems requiring multi-channel serial communication:

  • Manufacturing: Machine tools, packaging lines, assembly stations, and robotic cells

  • Logistics: Conveyor systems, automated warehouses, and sorting equipment

  • Process Industry: Water treatment, pharmaceutical, and food & beverage processing

  • Building Automation: HVAC systems, access control, and facility monitoring

  • General Machinery: Textile, printing, plastic, and metalworking machinery

  • Legacy System Integration: Connecting older RS232 devices to modern B&R 2005 controllers


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